Ginger Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Breasts

This fresh and flavorful teriyaki marinade is ideal with chicken but also delicious with pork, beef or grilled vegetables.

We have been eating dinner outside almost every night over the last few weeks and I love every single second of it. The boys get to run around outside, my husband can relax with a cold beer and I get to listen to their happy giggles (and occasional playful punches) while I’m manning the grill. 

I’ve been grilling for as long as I can remember thanks to my dad who always let me be in charge. Whether it was juicy steaks, bone-in split chicken breasts or a pork tenderloin, he always let me take over as a kid. Grilling as an adult brings back many of those great childhood memories cooking dinner with my dad and I hope to create the same great memories for my kids.

While we love grilling lamb, beef, fish and pork – we grill chicken more than anything else, hands down. As a result, I love coming up with new and creative chicken marinades that would be just as delicious on any other type of protein I have on hand.

For this quick and easy Asian teriyaki marinade I combined soy sauce with lots of ginger, garlic and other simple pantry staples you likely have on hand. The olive and sesame oil keeps the chicken breasts juicy and the lemon juice naturally tenderizes them. The result? Perfectly moist grilled chicken breasts every single time.

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Ginger Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Breasts

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

This fresh and flavorful teriyaki marinade is ideal with chicken but also delicious with pork, beef or grilled vegetables.

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: 4

Calories: 257 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

• 4 6 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
• 1 lemon juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
• 2 cloves garlic grated
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chili paste

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Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag and add all remaining ingredients.
2. Seal bag and toss well to coat. Marinade in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
3. To cook, pre-heat grill to high heat. Grill chicken 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, or until fully cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

Ginger Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Breasts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 Calories from Fat 94

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10.4g 16%

Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g

Cholesterol 90mg 30%

Sodium 1140mg 48%

Total Carbohydrates 6.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%

Sugars 0.8g

Protein 35.8g 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl

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